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Lasergewehre sind High-Tech Waffen, die einen konzentrierten Strahl scharf gebündelten Lichts mit hoher Leistung emitieren. Die dafür benötigte Energie kommt aus Batterien, Akku-Packs oder Fusionszellen. Die meisten Modelle des Lasergewehrs werden mit Mikrofusionszellen betrieben.
Hintergrund
Es existieren einige verschiedene Modelle des Lasergewehrs, von einfachen Eigenbau-Versionen bis hin zu extrem starken Militärwaffen. Wie alle Energiewaffen leiden auch die Lasergewehre besonder stark unter mangelhafter Pflege. Die Emitter-Kristalle und die nicht-mechanischen Komponenten sind besonders empfindlich. Werden diese nicht entsprechend gepflegt, führt dies zu Verlust von Leistung, Überhitzung und anderen Fehlern. Da die Laserwaffen gerade erst ins Militär eingeführt wurden, als der Große Krieg ausbracht, kann es schwierig sein, im Ödland an Ersatzteile dafür zu gelangen. Andererseits macht der Verzicht auf bewegliche Teile (außer die Mikrofusionszellenhalterung und der Abzug) die Waffe relativ unempfindlich gegen exzessive Benutzung.
Neben den verschiedenen Gewehren gibt es noch weitere Laserwaffen: Laserpistolen und Gatling-Laser.
Modelle
Wattz 2000 Lasergewehr
The Wattz 2000 laser rifle (also referred to as the Sunbeam laser rifle[1]) uses microfusion cells for more powerful lasers, and an extended barrel for additional range.[2] On page 42 of the March issue of Future Weapons Today, there details the story of a Wattz 2000 laser rifle in the hands of a Marine sniper in Nanjing, China.[3]
- For the modified version of the Wattz 2000 laser rifle found in Fallout 2, see: Laser rifle.
AER9 laser rifle
<section begin="AER9" /> The AER9 was actually not the top laser rifle in service at the time of the Great War. The model line went up to the state-of-the-art AER12, which saw service in a handful of specialty units. The reason that the AER9 is much more commonly found is that it was much sturdier and more reliable than the models that followed.[4]
The AER9 features a titanium housed crystal array which proved to withstand long years of exposure to the elements much better than the gold alloy housing of the later models. As a result, the crystal arrays stayed focused within operating parameters, rather than falling completely out of focus like the newer models.[4] Power is drawn from microfusion cells and processed through a wave/particle diverter manufactured by General Atomics International. The diverters are protected by a carbon-fiber housing, preventing frequent malfunction, but when a diverter fails the weapon becomes unusable.[5]
As with all energy weapons, the AER9 can suffer from poor performance if not properly maintained. The crystal arrays and non-mechanical components are delicate and if not properly serviced can lead to a loss of beam intensity, overheating, and energy regulation failure.[4] <section end="AER9" />
- For the unique AER9 laser rifle found in Fallout 3, see: Wazer Wifle.
- For the unique AER9 laser rifle found in Fallout: New Vegas, see: Van Graff laser rifle.
- For the cut content AER9 laser rifle found in Fallout: New Vegas, see: The Disintegrator.
- For the world object AER9 laser rifle found in Fallout: New Vegas, see: Broken laser rifle.
Tri-beam laser rifle
<section begin="Tri-beam" /> The tri-beam laser rifle is essentially a "laser shotgun", which fires three laser beams with each shot. Compared to the regular AER9, it's missing the tube on the bottom length of the barrel, is shorter in overall length and has a new emitter aperture and attached wires. <section end="Tri-beam" />
AER9 Metal Blaster
<section begin="metalblaster" /> The Metal Blaster is a unique laser rifle that fires nine laser beams while expending only one microfusion cell. Everett explains that it was created by a man from The Pitt using parts he found lying around the The Mill, including a series of prisms that split the beam. Everett came into possession of the rifle by looting the man's corpse in the Mill. <section end="metalblaster" />
AER12 laser rifle
The AER12 laser rifle was considered cutting-edge state-of-the-art technology before the Great War and was used only in a handful of specialty units. However, it is not as reliable as the older models like the AER9 or the Wattz 2000, as the focusing crystal array is housed in gold alloys, more vulnerable to years of exposure to environment.[4]
AER14 prototype laser rifle
<section begin="AER14" /> The AER14, a successor to the AER9 and AER12, was a prototype in development before the Great War. The unit found in Vault 22 is one of these development models, complete with exposed wiring and loose prototype circuit boards taped to the stock.
The AER14 is similar in appearance to the AER9, although it is a lighter gray scheme with an orange-red trim. It also has two integrated circuit chips housed inside its stock, which are connected to the rest of the weapon via wires. It uses two microfusion cells per shot. The AER14 also fires a green laser instead of the normal red laser. <section end="AER14" />
Recharger rifle
A specialized laser rifle designed to work with microfusion breeder ammunition, the recharger rifle effectively has unlimited ammunition. The recharger rifle is also an incredibly sturdy weapon and requires less skill with energy weapons to use effectively. However, this particular rifle is much weaker and heavier than the more common AER9, and the user must time their shots to compensate for the weapon's need to charge up its shots.
Home-made laser rifle
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This is a poor excuse for an energy weapon. This garage-rate rifle has terrible accuracy and it doesn't even fire very fast. But any energy weapon is better than no energy weapon at all.
Lightning gun
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The Lightning gun fires, essentially, a basic laser rifle's laser. At the point of impact it generates a natural gas cloud. After a moment, a second laser flies in (horizontally, from a seemingly arbitrary location) towards the gas cloud to ignite it.
Laser array gun
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References
- ^ In-game name for the laser rifle in Fallout Tactics. [1]
- ^ In-game description for the laser rifle in Fallout, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics. [1][2][3]
- ^ Cover of Future Weapons Today. [1]
- ↑ 4,0 4,1 4,2 4,3 Citadel terminal entrie on the AER9 laser rifle in Fallout 3. [1]
- ^ Research Note - laser rifle, Fort Independence terminal entries. [1]